Historical Events
Film Release
"From Here to Eternity" based on book by James Jones, directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift and Frank Sinatra is released (Academy Awards Best Picture 1954)
- Operation "Big Switch"; Korean War prisoner exchanged at Panmunjom
Famous Birthdays
- Samantha Sang [Cheryl Lau Sang], Australian pop singer (Emotion), born in Melbourne
About August 5, 1953
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 9 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Believe - Frankie Laine
